Daisy Fuller A&E Editor Mavericks, we made it!! After this crazy, wild year, it is finally summer. Just think: 9 months ago, we were all logging into Microsoft Teams for the first time, with all our cameras on, unsure of what the future of this year would bring. This school year has undeniably been one … Continue reading A Summer Farewell From The Commentator
Emily Waters Sports Editor As we close out on a school year like no other, many of us are taking AP Exams - once again - from home. According to the College Board website, “digital exams will be full length and test the same knowledge and skills as paper and pencil exams, in a format-appropriate … Continue reading Online AP Exams
Riley Speidell Centerspread Editor The 2020-2021 school year has been a unique one for the graduating class. Their year started with total online learning and eventually moved to a hybrid style. With so many changes, the senior class missed many Freeman senior traditions. Even so, their time at Freeman has not been diminished by this … Continue reading What Seniors Will Miss Most About Freeman
Kieran Wall Staff Writer If you have taken an AP class, SAT, or PSAT, you have dealt with the horror that is the College Board website. The pain starts at the home page (www.collegeboard.org), which serves as a sort of hub for all the services provided by College Board. The first thing you see when … Continue reading The Woes of the College Board Website
Anastasia Branch Editor-in-Chief Monday March 8 First day of in-person learning down! Walking into the building on Monday morning definitely felt surreal. I thought I was going to have a difficult time getting used to wearing a mask for so long, but I honestly forgot that it was on throughout the day. On the other … Continue reading A Week in the Life of an In-Person Student
Sydney Tyler Staff Writer Just 6 months after the release of her record-selling album, “folklore,” on December 11, 2020, Taylor Swift released her latest album, “evermore,” to national streaming platforms, allowing Swift to take a new step in her career. Before the release, Taylor stated on Instagram, “In the past I’ve always treated albums as … Continue reading For “evermore”?
Hank Thompson Staff Writer Being a Washington fan has not been easy the past couple of years. Described as “frustrating,” “disappointing,” and “painful to watch,” the Washington Football Team has rarely been a team to be optimistic about, that was until this season. Despite finishing the season with a lackluster 6-9 record, many Washington fans … Continue reading The Washington Football Team Through the Students’ Eyes
Lanie Moore Managing Editor Here’s the thing: I would like to bring my dog to school. I’ve gotten so used to having him lay on my feet while I do school at my desk, or lay on my legs while I do school on my bed, or lay in my lap while I do school … Continue reading Opinion: Let Me Bring My Dog to School
Maddie Carpenter Staff Writer The Social Dilemma is a PG-13 “docudrama” exploring the rise of social media and its impact on society. The film provides an in-depth analysis of the many dark sides of social media: how it exploits users for financial gain, is specifically designed to create social media addictions, is detrimental to mental … Continue reading “The Social Dilemma” Review
Holly Doustout Features Editor Located on 9004 Quioccasin Road, the Mediterranean Bakery & Deli has been serving up Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food for decades. Mediterranean Bakery & Deli is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat if you are looking for a cheap but delicious and filling meal in the Freeman area. … Continue reading Mediterranean Bakery & Deli Review
